Lifting the Voices of Women: Sharing Celebrations, Challenges, and Advice

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March is Women’s History Month. The late Ruth Bader Ginsberg said, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” This is powerful, as we think about the evolution of our history and how women have played a role in that history, often long before it was recognized that women made those contributions. It was not until March of 1980 that Congress passed Public Law 100-9 which designated the week of March 8th as Women’s History Week. Then, in 1987, March was designated as Women’s History month. Yet, many contributions have been made to our history and to our society by powerful and strong women before 1980. And now, in 2021 I think about the amazing women who are making a difference and making history. And though we have come a long way in regards to recognizing the accomplishments of women and debunking stereotypes, gender bias still exists in many facets of life. Listen in to a conversation with four amazing women about their celebrations and challenges in life and their advice for others.

Guests

• Melanie Kendrick, Magistrate Judge, Marion Co
• Dr. Beth Niedermeyer, Superintendent, Noblesville Schools
• Delcia Rawlins Mendez, Teacher, Noblesville Schools
• Tamara Winfrey Harris, VP Community Leadership & Effective Philanthropy, Central Indiana Community Foundation and Writer

Resources Mentioned

• Dear Black Girl: Letters from your Sisters on Stepping into your Power by Tamara Winfrey Harris
• Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski